Vasectomy
A vasectomy, planned at a pace that feels comfortable
Choosing permanent birth control is a personal decision, and we never want you to feel rushed. Our urologists meet with you first, explain the procedure in plain terms, and perform it as an outpatient visit in our surgery center on Church Street Extension NW in Marietta.
What no-scalpel means
Our urologists offer the no-scalpel vasectomy technique. It is minimally invasive and needs no stitches. The procedure is done with local anesthesia and often takes under ten minutes.
Before your procedure
- We'll review your medicines and tell you which ones, such as aspirin, to pause beforehand
- Arrange a ride home
- Bring snug cotton underwear for support afterward
- Be sure of your decision, since a vasectomy is meant to be permanent
Recovery and what comes next
Most men rest for a few days and ease back into routine. Sperm don't vanish right away. Plan on roughly three months, about 15 to 20 ejaculations, and keep using other birth control until a semen test shows a zero count. Because it stops sperm and nothing else, a vasectomy offers no protection from sexually transmitted infections; condoms still do that job.
Insurance and vasectomy coverage
Every plan is different, so we'd rather talk it through with you than post a number. A lot of employer and commercial plans include vasectomy coverage; Medicare and Medicaid frequently don't. Phone our team at (678) 344-8900 and we'll gladly walk you through your coverage and costs.
Seen in Canton, Dallas or Jasper?
Your consultation can begin at the office you already know, and our urologists perform the vasectomy itself at our Marietta surgery center. We welcome new patients, and you can call to ask about the soonest available visit.
Read about vasectomy from Advanced Urology
Educational information, not medical advice. Every treatment has risks, benefits and alternatives to discuss with your clinician.
Book a visit with us
We welcome new patients at our Marietta, Canton, Dallas and Jasper offices.
When should you see a urologist about vasectomy?
A consultation is the first step whenever you feel ready to talk about permanent birth control. There is no pressure to schedule the procedure.
More questions we hear
What is a vasectomy, in plain terms?
Each testicle has a tube, the vas deferens, that carries sperm toward the urethra. A vasectomy closes both tubes so semen no longer contains sperm. The testicles keep making hormones, and the sperm they still produce are absorbed by the body.
Do I need a consultation first?
Yes. At the consultation one of our urologists examines you, explains the no-scalpel procedure and confirms you consider it permanent; the procedure itself is booked for a later date.
Is a vasectomy reversible?
Sometimes. A reversal is a separate, longer microsurgery that reconnects the tubes, and success is never certain, so plan as if your vasectomy is permanent. Advanced Urology does offer reversal, and the vasectomy reversal page on advancedurology.com explains how it works.
Will a vasectomy change sex, erections or orgasm?
It shouldn't. Sperm make up a small share of semen, so ejaculation looks and feels much the same, and erections and desire are unaffected.
What should I watch for afterward?
Mild soreness and some swelling for a few days are common, and ice plus supportive underwear help. Call us if swelling keeps growing, pain worsens instead of easing, or you develop a fever.
Can my partner come to the consultation?
Yes. Many couples come together, and partners are welcome to ask their own questions.
Which articles go deeper on vasectomy?
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Common questions
Will it hurt?
Local anesthesia numbs the area, so most men feel pressure and a brief pinch rather than pain. Expect some soreness and mild swelling for a few days, eased by ice and snug underwear.
Can I go back to work the next day?
Many men with desk jobs do. Physical jobs usually need several days to a week away from heavy lifting.
Does it affect testosterone?
No. The testicles keep making testosterone, and desire, erections and orgasm stay the same.
When is the follow-up semen test?
Usually a few months after the procedure, once you've had a number of ejaculations. You drop off a sample, and other birth control can stop once it shows no sperm.
Do you offer the no-scalpel technique?
Yes. Our urologists use the no-scalpel technique: a tiny opening instead of a cut, no stitches, and local anesthesia.
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